Romans 12:6-8
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.
If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;
if it is encouraging, let him encourage;
if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously;
if it is leadership, let him govern diligently;
if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully
Charles Stanley has written a powerful book entitled, Ministering Through Spiritual Gifts published by Nelson Impact. If you have not yet deciphered your own personal motivational gift, I would exhort you to follow my posts as I summarize Dr. Stanley's study from the In Touch Series. Dr. Stanley says, "I believe two things will happen as you truly understand who you are in Christ Jesus - and what your identity is within the Body of Christ. First, I believe you are going to be excited about your identity and the ways in which God desires to use you. Second, I believe you are going to be challenged to develop your gift and employ it to the best of your ability."
The person with the spiritual motivational gift of giving delights in doing so regardless of their financial status. This individual is alert to needs of others and quick to respond. Their gift can come in the form of resources, time, energy, or other creative manners. They give from their heart and consider money to be just a tool.
Motivational Gift of Giving
Matthew had this motivational gift.
1. Able to see resources; careful with money
2. Desire to feel a part of the work
3. Desire to have high-quality things
4. Hope that the gift is an answer to prayer
5. Desire to give secretly
6. Prefer to give without appeal (fundraising)
7. Are aware that money can corrupt; very wise with their money
8. Thrifty in what they purchase; ask the Lord first
9. Give to motivate others
10. Refuse to be in debt in order to have more resources for the Kingdom
11. Able to see final resources that others overlook
12. Want confirmation from mate
Ways people with the motivational gift of giving are misunderstood:
1. People think their focus is material;
2. May think they give for “voting” rights
3. Appear to pressure others to give
4. Lack of appeals of others could be seen as stingy
Walking in the Spirit
Thrifty
Resourceful
Content
Punctual
Content
Punctual
Cautious
Grateful
Walking in the Flesh
Extravagant
Wasteful
Discontent
Tardy
Rash
Ungrateful
